Dietary Aide - Alternative Level Of Care (Church)

Humber River Hospital. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Hospital, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Hospital, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Join our Food Service team as we work together to create a healthy safe environment, with a focus on the patients well-being and nutritional needs.
At Humber River Hospital, our Food Service department plays a pivotal role in creating a fresh and tasty restaurant-style menu. Patients at Toronto's Humber River Hospital are enjoying more diverse food choices as a result.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team in our newly designed Alternative Level of Care (ALC) facility.
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Patient Food Services
Hiring Rate Range: $23.546-$24.011
Shift: E1: 12:15 - 8:15 pm including alternating weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.
Employee Group: NOWU
Location: Reactivation Care Centre– 200 Church street (subject to change)
Position Responsibilities

• Tray passing, diet changes and preparation and portioning of food items as necessary.
• Safely and properly handling cleaning chemicals used in the department.
• Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are stocked with clean wares as needed.
• Working in dish room and pot wash room washing dishes and cooking equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Regular cleaning and sanitation of work areas and department equipment.
• Removing garbage, recycling and slop from the department.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, pull and push weights of 25lbs or more frequently throughout shift.
• Minimum of 3 years hospital food service experience, including safe food handling and HACCP knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines or priorities.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Food Handlers Certificate Required.
• Computer Knowledge an asset
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Good command of the English language (English reading and writing test will be administered).
• Must have a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to quality.
• Able to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional supplements.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent.

Why Humber? Why Now?
Humber River Hospital is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care, as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and encompass our values of Compassion , Professionalism and Respect . People who are committed to making a positive difference.
We are a Huron Consulting hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs.
Humber River Hospital is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.
We have collaborated with TAHSN member institutions in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our membership in TAHSN supports our strategic pillar of advancing Humber River Hospital as a community academic hospital.
Humber River Hospital was the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Patient Safety Award by the Canadian College of Health Leaders. This award recognizes teams that are committed to improving patient safety within a healthcare environment, through leadership, innovation, culture, and best practises.
Why? Because at Humber River Hospital, we know it is our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes exceptional care...healthier community.
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Hospital, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis